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September 30, 2021 12:02 am
Original Link: http://rss.slashdot.org/~r/Slashdot/slashdot/~3/85H2Yj_AuMw/the-first-reviews-of-rivians-r1t-electric-pickup
The First Reviews of Rivian's R1T Electric Pickup
Rivian held a three-day press event in Colorado last week where a number of journalists, including TechCrunch's Kirsten Korosec, were able to take the R1T electric truck for a spin. Today, the embargo lifted and we're able to hear about their experience." An anonymous reader shares an excerpt from Korosec's report: On its first try, Rivian produced the Goldilocks of pickup trucks. The Rivian R1T electric truck is neither too big nor small. It handles rock crawling and off-camber trails with ease, can zip from zero to 60 miles per hour on a dirt road in just a few seconds without the typical back-end slippage -- although there is an option to provide that drifting effect -- and it can crank through winding mountain roads, pushing the edge of each corner without body roll. It's loaded with the kind of interior and exterior touches that put it firmly in the premium zone -- and yet the Rivian R1T is no delicate flower. The company's designers and engineers helped the truck steer clear of pretension by combining form and function from tip to tail. Some of the added surprises -- the location of functional details like tie-downs, an air compressor and outlets -- suggest that numerous Rivian employees tested the truck in real-world conditions, including camping, mountain biking and even more mundane tasks like grocery-fetching. The result is a vehicle that feels right for all seasons and ready for anything. And, importantly, it's a joy to drive. On a press drive over three days, a near-production-spec R1T proved to be the electric truck none of us knew we needed. That's not to say every choice landed perfectly. There are a few hardware details and elements on the software user interface side of things that could use a nip here and a tuck there. I'm looking at you, odd notch that is maybe a pen holder, but certainly the soon-to-be dust collector by the wireless charging pad. To be clear, far more time and miles are required to provide a full review. Still, as a total package, the Rivian R1T impresses. [Continue reading to hear about Korosec's thoughts on the nuts and bolts, circuit, handling and performance, user interface(s), and hardware accessories.] For a technical in-depth review of the Rivian R1T, Quinn Nelson from Snazzy Labs has produced an excellent video explaining his thoughts on the driving dynamics, vehicle functions, user interface design, and more. Fair warning: it's nearly 30 minutes long. Further reading: Autoblog: 2022 Rivian R1T First Drive Review: An Electric Truck Is a Better Truck Car and Driver: The 2022 Rivian R1T Electric Pickup Embraces Duality Business Insider: Rivian R1T: Hitting the Trails In the New Electric Pickup Fox News: Test Drive: The 2022 Rivian R1T Electric Pickup Is a Game-Changing Truckat Slashdot.
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